Investigation of Combined Power Plant of Solar and Petrol System for W23 Boat

Student: Leonard Oseremhen Okoyomon (Project, 2025)
Department of Marine Engineering
Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State

Abstract

This project investigates a hybrid propulsion system combining solar and petrol energy for a W23 passenger boat. The system integrates a 200HP petrol outboard engine with a 40HP solar-powered battery system, where solar panels installed onshore recharge the batteries. The hybrid configuration ensures quiet, emission-free operation in eco-sensitive areas while providing extended range and reliability through the petrol engine. Using SolidWorks, the hull design was modeled, and Maxsurf software estimated total and frictional resistance, as well as the effective power required for maximum performance. The study demonstrates that the hybrid configuration enhances efficiency, minimizes emissions, and provides a sustainable solution for marine transport.

Keywords
solar propulsion petrol engine hybrid marine system W23 hull outboard engine renewable energy boat design marine engineering Maxsurf SolidWorks sustainable transport hybrid boat
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